Producer Ekta Kapoor has apologised after using the name ‘Ahilyabai’ in her show ‘Virgin Bhasskar 2’ offended a part of the audience. She informed that she is not involved with the show creatively but is apologising on behalf of the team.
“It has just been brought to my notice that there is a scene in an ALTBalaji show ‘Virgin Bhasskar 2’, where a hostel named ‘Ahilyabai’, has been depicted, which has offended a certain section of society. The scene that is being pointed towards was never meant to be an act of disrespect, with only a first name being used as the name of the hostel, with no surname mentioned,” she wrote.
She further stated that they have deleted the scene from the show. “Yet, the said scene has been promptly removed by the creative directors of the show. A name has been used which in no way insinuates disrespect to any specific individual, let alone an iconic leader.”
Reportedly, a descendant of leader Ahilyabai Holkar, Bhushansingh Raje Holkar had expressed resentment at the usage of the name. He also wrote a letter to the production house. He demanded that the scene should be removed and an apology be tendered.
Ekta further added, “To put it on record, neither am I involved in this series nor do I creatively oversee the show. However, I would like to tender an apology on behalf of the team for unintentionally hurting sentiments. We have the highest regard for the rich legacy of our Maratha leaders.”
